Then one day, everything changed.
Sam’s father was in an accident. He was in a coma for weeks.
When he finally woke, he whispered, “Call Mary.”
Mary arrived at the hospital. Sam and his mother were already there—and not happy.
“What are you doing here?” Sam growled.
But a weak voice cut through the tension.
“I called her.”
Everyone turned to Sam’s father, who now sat upright in bed.
“Apologize,” he said to Sam. “Beg for her forgiveness, or you’ll suffer for the rest of your life.”
Sam laughed. “Apologize? To this poor girl?”
His father smiled faintly. “She’s not poor anymore. She owns one of the most successful restaurants in this city. She’s stronger than you’ll ever be.”
And with that… his heart gave out.
He passed away in that hospital bed.
